Amazon.com description: Product Description: This unique 2-volume hand book provides nearly 2,500 pages of comprehensive, up-to-date, and detailed procedural information designed for step-by-step bench-level use in any clinical laboratory performing microbiological and immunological procedures. Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook also presents pertinent information necessary for the operation of an efficient laboratory, including coverage of instrument maintenance, biohazards and safety, quality assurance, quality control, and laboratory record keeping. The needs of both small and large laboratories are fully covered. Presentation of procedular, information follows the recommended format for clinical procedure manuals and incorporates the requirements emerging from regulatory legislation.